Anna von Mertens' 2007 quilt Dawn(Left Illinois of California, April 15, 1859) documented in 2010

Anna von Mertens created a hand-stitched, hand-dyed cotton quilt titled Dawn(Left Illinois of California, April 15, 1859) in 2007. Measuring 54 by 101 inches, the work entered the collection of the International Quilt Study Center & Museum with accession number 2010.002.001. Documentation of this piece was published on September 3, 2010, through the artcritical platform. The quilt's title references specific geographic and temporal coordinates from the 19th century. Von Mertens employs traditional textile techniques to explore historical narratives through material form. Her work demonstrates contemporary engagement with quilt-making as an artistic medium. The International Quilt Study Center & Museum preserves this piece within its collection of textile arts.